Posted 9/17/2023, 4:40:00 PM

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Trailer Hints at Major Changes to Aerith's Fateful Death Scene

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will end at The Forgotten Capital, where Aerith's fateful death scene takes place in the original game.
The remake games have introduced changes and new timelines, so Aerith's death may play out differently in Rebirth.
Aerith's death is an iconic moment in Final Fantasy VII and gaming history, so any changes to it would be very risky.
The Rebirth trailer hints at alternate timelines, with a glimpse of Zack surviving and Cloud injured, suggesting Aerith may not die.
We'll find out for sure how the story unfolds when Rebirth releases on PlayStation 5 in February 2024 across two discs.

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